LAS VEGAS -- Full House Resorts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: FHRI) is pleased to announce that the Michigan Supreme Court ruled today that the Michigan Legislature did not violate the state constitution when it approved four tribal casino compacts in 1998 by a resolution. The Supreme Court ruling upholds a 2002 ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals that reversed a ruling in 1999 by Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Peter Houk.


The lawsuit, brought by Taxpayers Of Michigan Against Casinos (TOMAC) questioned the constitutionality of the process by which the Michigan Legislature ratified compacts between the State of Michigan and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in New Buffalo; the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians in Petoskey; the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi in Battle Creek; and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in Manistee. The compacts negotiated by Governor Engler were ratified by resolutions in the legislature in December 1998.


Through its subsidiary, Gaming Entertainment (Michigan) LLC, Full House Resorts has a management agreement with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi to develop and operate a casino in the Battle Creek area.


Chief Executive Officer of Full House Resorts, Andre Hilliou, said "After years of development work, we are pleased by this ruling, once again affirming the right of Native Americans to join with others to further economic development. This decision puts us one step closer to helping this Tribe recognize its dream and goals. We look forward to continuing to work with the Tribe to fulfill its goals."


About Full House Resorts


Full House Resorts, Inc. develops and manages gaming facilities. In addition to the management agreement with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, Full House Resorts manages Midway Slots and Simulcast at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrrington, Delaware. Midway Slots and Simulcast has a total of approximately 1,400 gaming devices, a 450-seat buffet, a 50-seat diner and an entertainment lounge area.


Forward-looking Statements


No assurances can be given that any development, project or venture mentioned or contemplated by this release will occur. Certain statements in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from that expressed or implied in such statements.


For further information, contact
Andre Hilliou, Chief Executive Officer
702-221-7800

Source: Full House Resorts, Inc.

CONTACT: Andre Hilliou, Chief Executive Officer of Full House Resorts,
Inc., +1-702-221-7800

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